The Dark Hills Divide (The Land of Elyon #1)

Patrick Carman

Jul 2011 · Scholastic Inc.

About this ebook

An extraordinary debut weaving magic and heroism into a classic tale of good and evil, featuring a heroine you'll never forget.Inquisitive twelve-year-old Alexa Daley is spending another summer in the walled town of Bridewell. This year, she is set on solving the mystery of what lies beyond the walls. Legend says the walls were built to keep out an unnamed evil that lurks in the forests and The Dark Hills. But what exactly is it that the townspeople are so afraid of? As Alexa begins to unravel the truth, pushing beyond the protective barrier she's lived behind all her life, she discovers a strange and ancient enchantment -- and exposes a danger that could destroy everything she holds dear.

Ratings and reviews

such an underrated series. I remembered the books from childhood when I found my only remaining copy of any of the series, the fourth book in Alexa's travels. Rereading it now as a teenager, years since I was obsessed as a child, the books have lost none of their charm. they aren't childish but are still able to be read by a child at that reading level and are enjoyable for many ages. wish these books got more attention.

I love this book, mainly because of my fixation with it when I was younger. I love the paper books but either way, this book make brain happy ;-)

I loved this book so much and I can't wait to get #2 If you like fantasies and mysteries you need to get this book.

About the author

Patrick Carman is the bestselling author of numerous series for young readers, including The Land of Elyon, Elliot's Park, Skeleton Creek, Atherton, Trackers, Dark Eden, and 3:15. He got his start as a storyteller weaving bedtime tales for his two daughters. He lives in Walla Walla, Washington, with his family.